Job Description

Also known as: Trade Assistant, Builders Labourer.

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Construction workers assist tradespeople on building and construction sites by doing a range of manual labouring jobs. Employment as a Construction Worker may be casual or full-time.

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White Card

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Drivers Licence

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High Risk Work

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18 years +

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Construction Worker yes yes no no no

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To be a construction workeryou need toenjoy outdoor, practical work and be physically fit. You also needto be able to work as part of a team and be able to follow precise directions. Construction workers are able to work at a constant pace.

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Typical Duties

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- unload, carry and stack building materials and place tools and equipment in position,
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- dig trenches using hand tools or jackhammers to break up rock and concrete so that footings and services can be placed,
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- mix, pour and spread concrete,
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- help to erect and dismantle scaffolding (subject to certification in some states and territories), ramps, catwalks, barricades and warning lights,
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- use wheelbarrows to remove rubble and rubbish from building sites,
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- dismantle small structures and strip materials in preparation for current constructions, and
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No additional training / on the job training 6 hours + < $500 4 hours + < $500

📌 Construction Worker (Canberra)
🏢 Futures In Construction
📍 Canberra